I’ve written before that taking any dip into the shallows before attempting deep work makes it much harder to sit down, focus, and get into flow. And while that is certainly true, I’ve come to realize that not all “shallows” are created equal. Some are much worse than others. What I mean by the shallows are things like the following: Texting Email Busywork YouTube Social Media Games on Your Phone… Read More »Not All “Shallows” Are Created Equal
You: “Once I take care of this week’s unexpected chores, then I’ll have some breathing room.” Next week: “Hold my beer.” The “Yes … Damn!” Effect Tell me if this sounds familiar: You currently feel a little too busy, a tad overscheduled. Your to-do list feels a bit overwhelming. Someone asks you to do something in the near future that you either sort of want to do or kind of… Read More »Will You be Less Busy in the Future?
I’m obsessed with brain health. Why? Because your brain is your most important asset. And it’s easy to forget that your brain is a physical organ, like your heart or liver. As such, it is impacted by your physical health. But it’s more than just that. Your brain is by far the most complex organ in your body. So of course it’s highly sensitive to changing inputs. It’s the most… Read More »Why Brain Health is so Important
Smartphones are amazing. Access to the whole world’s knowledge. The ability to communicate with anyone, anytime. Endless entertainment. I could go on, but you already know how great phones are. That’s why your phone is nearly always with you. It’s why you feel naked without it. It’s why, if you accidentally leave it at home, you feel anxious the whole time you’re away from it. And as you surely know,… Read More »Don’t Let Your Phone Make You Dumb and Lazy